Theology with a Twist to meet in Kutztown [Religion Digest]

• The last Theology with a Twist of the season presents “Spiritual Motivation” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Kutztown Tavern, 272 W. Main St., Kutztown. One of our biggest challenges as people of faith is helping one another grow and change. The Rev. Jack Abel, corporate director of spiritual care for Caron Treatment Centers, will lead a presentation and discussion that brings thoughtful reflection on the Motivational Interviewing treatment method as it applies to our spiritual lives. The event is free, but food and drink can be purchased in the restaurant downstairs and brought up to our event space. Parking is available in the community lot behind the tavern or on Main Street.

• The 1st Reformed United Church of Christ, 76 N. Third St., Hamburg, is having a concert on  Sunday at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church building. The concert will showcase the talents of their congregation. It will include vocal and instrumental solos, the choir, a sing-a-long, some dancing and even some gymnastics. It’s free, and refreshments will be served immediately following the concert.

• There will be a blessing of seeds and soil during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Douglass Township, Montgomery County. Coffee and Conversation will be held at 8:30 and 10 in the Welcome Center.

• The following events are scheduled at Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St., Laureldale: today and next Saturday, all-you-can-eat breakfast, 7-11 a.m., $9, which includes coffee; May 12, Mother’s Day dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $12, $6 for children, RSVP at 610-823-7827.

• The Health Ministry team at Reformation Lutheran Church, 3670 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will host SoulShop today from 8::30 a.m.-5 p.m. It’s a one-day faith-based suicide prevention training for church leaders to develop soul-side communities by equipping participants with the resources and guidance they need to foster hope and healing in their community. The workshop is being co-sponsored by the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NEPA Synod of the ELCA. During the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, continuing the celebration of its 75th anniversary, Reformation welcomes the return of Stephen Longenecker, who served as Reformation’s director of music from 2013-2015. Longenecker currently serves as director of music at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington. A fellowship reception will follow the service in the narthex.

• United Church of Christ of Robesonia, 301 W. Penn Ave., has canceled today’s Walking Group because of a funeral. The Addiction and Recovery in Faith Group will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. Call 610-413-4159 for more information. Bible study is offered on Tuesday at 9 a.m. by Zoom and on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in person or by Zoom. The Women’s Lunch is on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Country Fare Restaurant, 498 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, Lebanon County. The Men’s Fellowship Group will meet at the Heidelberg Restaurant, 910 W. Penn Ave., Heidelberg Township, at 8:30 a.m. next Saturday. Use ray.trone1949@gmail.com for more information. For the Zoom link and for reservations for the Women’s Lunch, use maryettamest@gmail.com.

• Dr. Susan Pizor-Yoder will be the guest speaker during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 170 Tuckerton Road, Muhlenberg Township.

• Lighthouse Christian Center is sponsoring a skating party next Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at Skateaway, 2275 Lancaster Pike, Cumru Township. Tickets are $10 in advance, which includes entry, food and roller skate rental, and $13 at the door. Call Clara at 484-529-3245 or Ana at 484-793-5659 to purchase tickets.

• The Rev. Robert Kramer will be the guest pastor during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Salem Lutheran Church, 8410 Lancaster Ave., Bethel Township. A social hour will follow the service.

• St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4125 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, will be holding a Spring Fling Carnival on Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be free activities for families and food trucks with items to purchase. There will be a free meal on May 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

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